34A-2-603. Autopsy in death cases -- Certified pathologist -- Attending physicians
-- Penalty for refusal to permit -- Liability.
(1) (a) On the filing of a claim for compensation for death under this chapter or Chapter
3, Utah Occupational Disease Act, when, in the opinion of the commissioner or the
commissioner's designee it is necessary to accurately and scientifically ascertain the cause of
death, an autopsy may be ordered by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
(b) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall:
(i) designate the certified pathologist to make the autopsy; and
(ii) determine who shall pay the charge of the certified pathologist making the autopsy.
(2) Any person interested may designate a duly licensed physician to attend the autopsy
ordered under Subsection (1).
(3) The findings of the certified pathologist performing the autopsy shall be filed with the
commission.
(4) All proceedings for compensation shall be suspended upon refusal of a claimant or
claimants to permit such autopsy when ordered under Subsection (1).
(5) When an autopsy has been performed pursuant to an order of the commissioner or the
commissioner's designee no cause of action shall lie against any person, firm, or corporation for
participating in or requesting the autopsy.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 375, 1997 General Session
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